Chad Ford's Grade for the Spurs...

[cherylsteele]

It was rumored that he can shoot...and im sure anyone can work hard enough to find a few clips of him making shots, but that doesnt mean he'll be a consistant shooter in the nba.....besides most people that cant shoot 60% FTs tend to be poor shooters


and its a ing highlight reel. none of those dunks look particularly strong either

Did you actually watch other real time game clips or do you just watch what people post?

Search Tiago Splitter on YouTube and you will find actual game footage of 10-15 spurts that aren't highlights. I am basing my opinion on those as well.

As for your thought on free throws...it can also work the other way around to an extent....just ask Bruce, or Shaq.

[RobinsontoDuncan]

Because he isn't all that slow.....okay he's no Tony Parker....what the do you want DRob? I assume this this because really I can see no other basis
for you saying he is slow footed

.

Look, all I'm saying is this kid doesn't look fast and or athletic to me based on the clips I've seen (probably all the same one's you have seen because the links are all over this forum) so i don't think that he will improve much once he gets here.

I think Tiago projects as a bench player that plays 10 to 15 minutes per night, and gets you a few hustle points now and then and maybe he grabs a few boards once in a while too. I don't think Tiago is going to develop into anything more than he is right now though. If anything his numbers should drop precipitously once he gets here.

I'll tell you who kinda reminds me of...I may be crazy though...Jack Sikma. If he turns out to be similar to Sikma, I'd be very happy with him.

Ehhh.... i dont see it, Sikma was a great shooter, an amazing FT shooter for a big man, and he was much more polished than this Kid....and a much better rebounder.

Needless to say however, i would not complain if mr. skinner has a similar career, but i dont think it will happen.

That and I dont think sikma would do well in today's nba, not athletic enough probably

[RobinsontoDuncan]

Is duncan a poor shooter?

outside of 10-13 ft on the left block going glass....yes. I dont consider duncan a good jump shooter by any stretch

[RobinsontoDuncan]

just because hes a bad rebounder in euroleague doesn't mean he'll be a bad rebounder in the NBA.

yes it does.

[T Park]

outside of 10-13 ft on the left block going glass....yes. I dont consider duncan a good jump shooter by any stretch

yeah his jumper blows



Hustle points and 10 to 15 minutes a game?

[T Park]

yes it does.

nothing like changing things around to fit your arguement.

Lovely your hating on the guy before hes played minute 1 though.

[cherylsteele]

That and I dont think sikma would do well in today's nba, not athletic enough probably

There are some "not-so-quick" players that have made a solid career:
Vlade
Zydrunas Ilgauskas
Perdue
Even our own Fabs
There are probably others.

I think Tiago projects as a bench player that plays 10 to 15 minutes per night, and gets you a few hustle points now and then and maybe he grabs a few boards once in a while too.

I think you are under-estimating his abilities.

It sounds to me you want DRob....well DRob is not coming through the door.

[RobinsontoDuncan]

nothing like changing things around to fit your arguement.

Lovely your hating on the guy before hes played minute 1 though.

Ok, well im not sure how else to answer your statement. Imagine making that statement about a guy in college though... "just because he was a bad rebounder at duke, doesnt mean he wont be a good rebounder on the spurs..."

wtf are you talking about?
the kid is 22 years old. not 18

[T Park]

He wanted Josh McRoberts

The Sixers who are DESPERATE for powerforwards passed over the guy like a million times.

That should tell you something.

[T Park]

wtf are you talking about?
the kid is 22 years old. not 18

Yup, fit him for his walker.

[cherylsteele]

outside of 10-13 ft on the left block going glass....yes. I dont consider duncan a good jump shooter by any stretch

Now I know you don't watch games alot.....if you did you'd see Timmy taking that top of the key jumper...and consistently making it.......this beyond the FT line(15ft).

[T Park]

That top of the key jumper is one of Duncan's semi consistent shots.

its about an 18 20 footer.

But yeah, he can't hit a jumper to save his life.

[RobinsontoDuncan]

There are some "not-so-quick" players that have made a solid career:
Vlade
Zydrunas Ilgauskas
Perdue
Even our own Fabs
There are probably others.

I think you are under-estimating his abilities.

It sounds to me you want DRob....well DRob is not coming through the door.

yeah I want Drob, me and the rest of the forum. That doesnt mean that Im not rooting for Splitter to succeed, he just isnt a super star in the making, that's all.

Sure he could be solid, but he isnt going to be an all star. If you're looking for someone with top end potential in the spurs system than look at Ian Mahinimi, an amazing athlete that's very raw and 2 years younger than splitter

[RobinsontoDuncan]

That top of the key jumper is one of Duncan's semi consistent shots.

its about an 18 20 footer.

But yeah, he can't hit a jumper to save his life.

you annoy me Tpark.

Yeah we have all seen duncan make that shot, so obviously he can shoot a jump shoot. That doesn't mean he's a good ing jump shooter you stupid fat troll.

why do you take everything anyone says and go to the extreme with it?

[T Park]

stupid fat troll?

Thats adult.

[cherylsteele]

yeah I want Drob, me and the rest of the forum. That doesnt mean that Im not rooting for Splitter to succeed, he just isnt a super star in the making, that's all.

Sure he could be solid, but he isnt going to be an all star. If you're looking for someone with top end potential in the spurs system than look at Ian Mahinimi, an amazing athlete that's very raw and 2 years younger than splitter

I never said he was going to be an all-star...geez I would be very happy if he did. I think he could be a solid contributor for the Spurs in the future. If he doesn't pan out....then I'll admit it...I thought the same about Beno and now don't think he needs to be a Spur any longer.
I just think he will be better than you give credit for. From what I have seen, I think he has a great upside and shows the foundation of being a solid NBA player be it with the Spurs or someone else. I think he would be an upgrade over Elson or Ely.

Of course we all want DRob...but it seems you want every player to be just as good. You want your cake and eat it too.

[RobinsontoDuncan]

He wanted Josh McRoberts

The Sixers who are DESPERATE for powerforwards passed over the guy like a million times.

That should tell you something.

Yeah....the sixers management ing sucks.

[RobinsontoDuncan]

stupid fat troll?

Thats adult.

it sounded better in my head

[cherylsteele]

you annoy me Tpark.

Yeah we have all seen duncan make that shot, so obviously he can shoot a jump shoot. That doesn't mean he's a good ing jump shooter you stupid fat troll.

why do you take everything anyone says and go to the extreme with it?

Because you posted this?

yes. I dont consider duncan a good jump shooter by any stretch

Calling T Park a big fat troll?
I may disagree with T Park alot...but he is not a troll....fat? I don't know him personally....maybe compared to Callista Flockhart.

[T Park]

....maybe compared to Callista Flockhart.

compared to Jim Belushi.

[cherylsteele]

it sounded better in my head

Maybe it should have stayed there.

That sounded rude...oh well.

[T Park]

Yeah....the sixers management ing sucks.

where did he get drafted, 48?

So does the Spurs management suck too for passing over Cherokee Parks errrrrr Josh McRoberts?

[RobinsontoDuncan]

I never said he was going to be an all-star...geez I would be very happy if he did. I think he could be a solid contributor for the Spurs in the future. If he doesn't pan out....then I'll admit it...I thought the same about Beno and now don't think he needs to be a Spur any longer.
I just think he will be better than you give credit for. From what I have seen, I think he has a great upside and shows the foundation of being a solid NBA player be it with the Spurs or someone else. I think he would be an upgrade over Elson or Ely.

Of course we all want DRob...but it seems you want every player to be just as good. You want your cake and eat it too.

i don't get it then, i already described him being a solid contributor, getting hustle points, grabbing a few boards once in a while...that's solid. Maybe he will be slightly better than elson...it wouldnt take much, all he has to do is learn how to stay on the court by not fouling every 5 seconds.

Top end potential for splitter is a slightly more effective version of Olberto, who can alter a few more shots with his height (but not many)

and im not expecting anything from any pick the spurs get at #28. at that point getting a solid player is really all that matters

[RobinsontoDuncan]

Calling T Park a big fat troll?
I may disagree with T Park alot...but he is not a troll....fat? I don't know him personally....maybe compared to Callista Flockhart.

No tpark is a pretty fat guy

[cherylsteele]

compared to Jim Belushi.

Since I don't know you personally....I pick the skinniest celebrity I knew.....anyone has more girth than Flockhart...I couldn't miss.